Mrs. B. Leon, hush——

Mr. T. Why, why, this is——

Prof. G. I have already had your consent, Mr. Templeton, so I take this happy occasion to announce——

Mr. T. (recovering himself). Surely, surely. I had forgotten—the excitement of the past hour—you understand. We are most happy.

Mrs. T. A most appropriate match; the ages are so suitable.

Mr. B. (shaking hands with Prof. G.). Professor, please accept my congratulations.

Dean (doing likewise). No one has introduced us, Professor, but I wish you joy.

Mr. T. Hilda, can't you say something?

Hilda (kissing Sue). I am so happy. Aunt Sue, so very, very glad.

Mr. T. I've got to dispose of this teapot; for I can't have my girl running away again. Mr. Dean, I think that you had better add it to your collection, as a testimonial of our——